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Ministry of Road Transport & Highways
Set up state water grid to address flooding problem in Mumbai - Nitin Gadkari
Mumbai – Nagpur | October 14, 2020
Union Minister Shri Nitin Gadkari has called for formation of a State Water Grid in Maharashtra to overcome the recurring crisis of floods being faced by Mumbai. In a letter written to the Maharashtra Chief Minister Shri Uddhav Thackerey on Wednesday, the Minister reiterated that formation of a State Water Grid would also help the government ensure availability of water in drought prone areas.
“We have experienced that every year Mumbai suffers huge losses due to the floods. Hence, there is an urgent need to prepare an integrated plan to handle flood situation effectively to avoid losses” said Gadkari. The Minister further said that, if systematically planned, flood water, drainage and sewerage can be diverted towards Thane and entire diverted influx can be stored in a dam, after treating this water mid way. This water can be used for irrigation, industries around the city and for supplying water to nearby horticulture belts. Through pipelines, excess water can be carried to other drought prone areas of the state as well. Shri Gadkari also called for setting up of water recycling plants in large residential colonies of Mumbai and its satellite cities as part of sustainable initiative.
The Minister said that the problems of floods, drainage management, sewerage, potable water in Mumbai should be given an integral thought as the issues are interlinked. Shri Gadkari asked the State Government to get a Detailed Project Report prepared by an international consultant under the work coordinated by MMRDA  since the problems are not limited to city limits of Mumbai.
Shri Gadkari, who holds the portfolio of Road Transport & Highways, also asked the State Government to take up the project to convert all city roads in Mumbai into cement concrete roads. Stating that the tar roads do not sustain the heavy rains that Mumbai witnesses, the Minister gave the example of Mumbai-Pune Express Highway, built nearly two decades ago, that has stood the test of time. “On the same lines, concrete roads can be constructed in Mumbai along with advanced drainage system to carry sewerage and flood water” he added.
The Minister also asked the Maharashtra Chief Minister to support the water transport initiative and said “the MbPT  has already planned for water transport services and a sea tourism that will make Mumbai, along with being the financial capital, the country’s hub for Sea Transport & Tourism”.
Shri Gadkari also sought the support of NCP chief Shri Sharad Pawar, Deputy Chief Minister Shri Ajit Pawar, State PWD Minister Shri Ashok Chavan, Water Resources Minister Shri Jayant Patil and other senior leaders for his proposals.
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Ministry of Defence
NINTH INTERNATIONAL DAY OF YOGA CELEBRATIONS ON 21 JUN 23 AT AIR FORCE STATION HINDAN
The ninth International Day of Yoga  was celebrated on 21 Jun 23 at Air Force Station Hindan. In line with the theme, Yoga was practiced in the ‘Angan’ of the houses of Vayu Yodhas and their family members. There was wide scale participation by the Station personnel. Yoga trained air warriors also conducted combined yoga event by following the Common Yoga Protocol sequence.
Sergeant Sandeep, Yoga Instructor, gave the introductory talk on the importance and health benefits of practicing Yoga. The event involved conduct of various ‘Yogic Kriyas’, ‘Sankalpa’, meditation and exercises.
Ministry of Civil Aviation
An Industry Meet ahead of ‘Wings India 2020’ Kickstarts in Bengaluru today
Bengaluru has the potential of becoming the aviation capital of India: Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation
Indian aviation and technology leaders gathered in Bengaluru for industry meet ahead of “Wings India 2020”, Asia’s largest civil aviation event. Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, Smt. Usha Padhee, JS, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Dr. S Unnikrishnan Nair, Chairman, Director, Human Space Flight Centre ISRO along with other senior government officials graced the occasion.
Addressing the event, Shri Pradeep Singh Kharola, Secretary, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India said " Over the last decade, India has witnessed a robust civil aviation market, and through this event we aim to provide a congenial forum that will cater to the rapidly changing dynamics of the sector, focusing on new business acquisition, investments, policy formation and regional connectivity.”
He added, “Bengaluru being the IT capital of India, it has the potential of becoming the aviation capital of India”.
Wings India 2020, a flagship event of the Indian Civil Aviation industry will be held at Begumpet Airport, Hyderabad from 12-15 March 2020.
‘Wings India 2020’- a four-day event themed: “Flying for All’’ is an international platform focused on the new business acquisition, investments, policy formation and regional connectivity in the civil aviation industry.
Speaking at the event, Dr. S. Unnikrishnan Nair, Director, Human Space Flight Centre ISRO, said “India is set to trigger revival of the global aviation sector. The civil aviation and space industry together will have a world class training facility for pilots and astronauts. We are sure that the exhibition for aviation as well as space fraternity is a platform to develop new growth spots that can be targeted to ensure a positive curve."
Earlier, welcoming the dignitaries, Usha Padhee JS, Ministry of Civil Aviation, Government of India, said
“This summit aims to bring all players, facilitators, and regulators of aviation fraternity under one roof to explore opportunities together. It’s a platform for all civil aviation sector stakeholders to achieve greater synergies; learn from best practices of each other”.
Wings India 2020 is also Asia’s largest and most popular gathering in the industry. Organized by the Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India, AAI and FICCI the event is expected to attract top leaders, special invitees in foreign ministers for civil aviation and global CEOs, suppliers, strategic partners, organizations and the media.
Ministry of Railways
Cabinet approves pact with Germany on Railways
The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi was apprised of the Joint Declaration of Intent  between India and Germany regarding cooperation on strategic projects in the field of Railways. The Joint Declaration of Intent was signed last month.
Benefits:
Joint Declaration of Intent  with the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy of the Federal Republic of Germany will provide a platform to Indian Railways to interact and share the latest developments and knowledge in the field of Railways. The Joint Declaration of Intent  will facilitate exchange of information expert meetings, seminars, technical visits and implementation of jointly agreed cooperation projects.
Background:
Ministry of Railways have signed Memorandums of Understanding/ Memorandums of Cooperation/ Administrative Arrangements/ Joint Declarations of Intent for technical cooperation in the rail sector with various foreign Governments and National Railways in respect of identified areas of cooperation, which inter alia, include high speed rail, speed raising of existing routes, development of world class stations, heavy haul operations and modernization of rail infrastructure etc.
The MoUs/ MoCs/ AAs/ JDIs facilitate exchange of technical experts, reports and technical documents, training and seminars/ workshops focusing on specific technology areas and other interactions for knowledge sharing.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Extension of date of implementation of Toys  Order, 2020
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Govt. of India today issued notification, extending the date of implementation of Toys  Order, 2020 as 1.1.2021 in place of 1.9.2020.
This decision allows domestic manufacturers four months of extra time to make necessary arrangements for compliance of standards in view of difficulties arising out of COVID-19 pandemic.
Ministry of Communications
Shramdan Under Swachhata Mission at GPO, Delhi by Shri Prasad
Union Minister of Communications Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad today administered the oath of ban on use of single-use plastic to the officers and staff of the postal department at GPO, near Gole Market and took part in a Shramdan event under Swachhata Hi Sewa campaign. He also planted a sapling in the post office premises and urged the officials to make the heritage post office established in 1928 into a clean, green, eco-friendly and a model post office. He said,it should also become a tourist attraction due to its heritage nature.
Speaking on the occasion, Shri Prasad said that inspired by the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi, Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched Swachh Bharat Mission in 2014 and on 2nd October, 2019 , India achieved the distinction of an Open Defecation Free Country. He said, this was the true tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, who always advocated cleanliness.
The Minister also urged the officials to collect and compile letters written by Bapu from all over the country and showcase the same through an exhibition for education purposes, particularly for the students.
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Prime Minister's Office
PM congratulates H.E. John Pombe Magufuli for being sworn-in as President of Tanzania
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi congratulated H.E. John Pombe Magufuli for being sworn-in as President of Tanzania.
The Prime Minister said, " My congratulations to H.E. John Pombe Magufuli for being sworn-in as President of Tanzania! I look forward to working with him to further strengthen the long-standing friendship between our countries."
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
219.56 cr Total Vaccine doses  have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
23,791 doses administered in last 24 hours
India's Active caseload currently stands at 22,549
Active cases stand at 0.05%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
1,503 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,40,93,409
862 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
90.01 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 63,786 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Panchayati Raj
26 States/UTs have signed MoU for implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme so far
The Scheme would be implemented across the country in phased manner during 2021-2025
Department of Land Resources is implementing Digital India Land Records Modernization Programme , the erstwhile National Land Records Modernization Programme to digitize and modernize land records. The scheme was launched in 2008-09 as a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and revamped as a Central Sector Scheme with effect from 1st April, 2016 with 100% funding by the Government of India. Ministry of Panchayati Raj  is implementing SVAMITVA scheme with the aim to provide the ‘Record of Rights’ to village household owners possessing houses in inhabited rural areas in villages. Legal ownership rights are issued by mapping of land parcels using drone technology. The implementation of the Pilot Phase of SVAMITVA scheme started during 2020-21 in the States of Andhra Pradesh, Haryana, Karnataka, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra, Punjab, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, and Uttarakhand. During 2021-2025, the Scheme would be implemented across the country in phased manner and would eventually cover all the villages of the country. States/Union Territories need to sign Memorandum of Understanding  with Survey of India for implementation of the SVAMITVA scheme. So far, 26 States/UTs have signed MoU.
The SVAMITVA scheme is not being implemented in Delhi as there are no rural local bodies in Delhi and villages of Delhi are under the administrative jurisdiction of municipalities.
Land and land records are State Subjects and details of land records are available with the respective States/UTs. As per information reported by the UT of Delhi on Central MIS of the DILRMP as on 19.7.2021, computerization of land records i.e. Record of Rights  has been completed in 196  villages of Delhi as against a total of 207 villages.
This information was given by Union Minister of State for Panchayati Raj Shri Kapil Moreshwar Patil in a written reply in Loksabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM pays tributes to Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid his tributes to Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore on his Jayanti.
“Gurudev Tagore will always be remembered for his powerful thoughts and contribution to the freedom movement. Tributes to him on his Jayanti.”, the Prime Minister said.
Ministry of Railways
Indian Railways creates POST COVID COACH to ensure safer journey
Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala has designed a Post Covid Coach to fight COVID-19
Post Covid Coach is designed with handsfree amenities, copper-coated handrails latches, plasma air purification and titanium di-oxide coating
Indian Railways has taken numerous steps and measures to prevent the spread of COVID-19 virus infection. Sustaining the ruthless fight against COVID-19, Indian Railways’ production unit, Rail Coach Factory, Kapurthala, has developed a Post Covid Coach to fight Covid 19. This Post Covid Coach has design improvements in the coach like handsfree amenities, copper-coated handrails & latches, plasma air purification and titanium di-oxide coating for Covid free passenger journey.
Following are the salient features of the Post Covid Coach:
1. Handsfree amenities: Post Covid Coach is having handsfree amenities like foot operated water tap & soap dispenser, foot operated lavatory door , foot operated flush valve, foot operated latches in lavatory door, outside washbasin with foot operated water tap and soap dispenser and forearm operated handle on compartment door.
2. Copper-coated handrails & latches: Post Covid Coach equipped with copper-coated handrails & latches because copper degrades the virus landed on it within few hours. Copper has anti microbial properties. When virus lands on copper, Ion blasts pathogen and destroy the DNA and RNA inside the virus.
3. Plasma air purification: Post Covid Coach is having provision of plasma air equipment in AC duct. This plasma air equipment will sterilize the air and surfaces inside the AC coach using ionised air to make the coach Covid-19 and particulate matter resistant. This provision will also improve the ion concentration from 100 ions/cm3 to more than 6000 ions/cm.
4. Titanium Di-oxide coating: Post Covid Coach is having Titanium Di-oxide coating in the coach. Nano structured Titanium Dioxide Coating functions as photoactive material. This is aeco-friendly water-based coating that kills viruses, bacteria, mould, and fungal growth and most importantly enhances indoor air quality. It is non-toxic and approved by food testing laboratory of the United States Food & Drug Administration , CE certified. TiO2 is considered to be a safe substance and is harmless to humans. This Titanium Di-oxide coating applied on washbasins, lavatory, seats & berths, snack table, glass window, floor, virtually every surface that comes in human contact. Effective life of this coating is 12 months.
Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
COVID-19 UPDATE
186.90 cr vaccine doses have been administered so far under Nationwide Vaccination Drive
India's Active caseload currently stands at 12,340
Active cases stand at 0.03%
Recovery Rate currently at 98.76%
1,547 recoveries in the last 24 hours increases Total Recoveries to 4,25,13,248
2,067 new cases recorded in the last 24 hours
Daily positivity rate 
Weekly Positivity Rate 
83.29 cr Total Tests conducted so far; 4,21,183 tests conducted in the last 24 hours
Ministry of Railways
10 ADDITIONAL METRO SERVICES ON WEEKDAYS FROM OCTOBER 4
NOW 266 DAILY METRO SERVICES INSTEAD OF 256
MORE METRO SERVICES AT 5 MINUTES INTERVAL DURING MORNING AND EVENING PEAK HOURS
Kolkata, September 30, 2021
Metro will run 266 daily services  instead of 256 services from Monday to Friday from October 4, 2021  from 07:30 am to 10:30 pm at night for the convenience of the Metro passengers, informed the Metro authority today. Metro is going to run 10 additional daily services on weekdays. Out of these services, 167 services  will run in between Kavi Subhash and Dakshineshwar instead of 148 services .
First Service:
At 07:30 am from Dumdum to Dakshineshwar 
At 07:30 am from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineshwar 
At 07:30 am from Dumdum to Kavi Subhash 
At 07:30 am from Dakshineshwar to Kavi Subhash 
Last Service:
At 9:18 pm from Dakshineshwar to Kavi Subhash 
At 9:30 pm from Dumdum to Kavi Subhash 
At 9:30 pm from Kavi Subhash to Dakshineshwar 
During morning and evening peak hours, Metro will run services at an interval of 5 minutes. The timings are as follows:
In the UP direction:
From 10:00 am to 11:00 am- 12 services
From 4:00 pm to 5:00 pm- 12 services
From 6:00 pm to 7:00 pm- 12 services
In the DN direction:
From 09:00 am to 10:00 am- 12 services
From 11:00 am to 12:00 pm- 12 services
From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm- 12 services
From 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm- 06 services
East- West Metro services will remain unchanged.
No Tokens will be issued.
Metro Railway authority has requested commuters to maintain social distancing and other Covid protocols in the Metro premises.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Baba Kalyani heads group to study SEZ Policy
Baba Kalyani, Chairman, Bharat Forge
Government of India has constituted a group of eminent persons to study the Special Economic Zones  Policy of India.
The SEZ Policy was implemented from 01st April, 2000. Subsequently the Special Economic Zones Act, 2005 was passed by Parliament in May, 2005 and received Presidential assent on the 23rd of June, 2005 and the Special Economic ZoneAct was enacted. The SEZ Act, 2005, supported by SEZ Rules, came into effect on 10th February, 2006.
The group will evaluate the SEZ policy, suggest measures to cater to the needs of exporters in the present economic scenario and make the SEZ policy WTO compatible, suggest course correction in SEZ policy, make comparative analysis of the SEZ scheme and dovetail the SEZ policy with other similar schemes.
The Group is required to submit its recommendation in 3 Months’ time.
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Ministry of Defence
Defence Production Policy
Draft Defence Production Policy was placed in public domain and is not yet finalised.
In DPP-2016, under Government funded Make-I category, development of prototype of defence products/platforms projects not exceeding development cost of Rs.10 Crore and procurement cost of Rs.50 Crore are reserved for MSMEs. Similarly, under industry funded Make-II category of development of prototype of defence products/platforms, projects not exceeding development cost of Rs threecrore and procurement cost of Rs50 crore are reserved for MSMEs. The iDEX initiative is also aimed at supporting MSMEs, Start-ups, Individual Innovators etc. by providing them grants/funding and other support to carry out R&D. Under the iDEX scheme, a maximum of Rs.1.5 crore funding is available to a participant for development of a prototype.To ensure timely payments to MSME vendors, Trade Receivables electronic Discount System  has been implemented in Defence Public Sector Undertakings . Defence Investor Cell has been opened in Department of Defence Production  to address the issues being faced by industries especially MSME vendor.
As per data furnished by 79 companies in Defence and Aerospace sector, so far , FDI inflows of over Rs1,834 crore have been reported in Defence and Aerospace sector after 2014. FDI is allowed in Defence sector under automatic route upto 49% and above 49% through government route wherever it is likely to result in access to modern technology or for other reasons to be recorded.
The parameter used in estimating self-reliance is to enhance the share of procurement from Indian vendors in the overall procurement plan.
This information was given by Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik in a written reply to Shri Parvesh Sahib Singh Vermain Lok Sabha today.
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Prime Minister's Office
Prime Minister participates in 16th East Asia Summit on October 27, 2021
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi participated in the 16th East Asia Summit earlier today via videoconference. The 16th East Asia Summit was hosted by Brunei as EAS and ASEAN Chair. It saw the participation of leaders from ASEAN countries and other EAS Participating Countries including Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, USA and India. India has been an active participant of EAS. This was Prime Minister’s 7th East Asia Summit.
In his remarks at the Summit, Prime Minister reaffirmed the importance of EAS as the premier leaders-led forum in Indo-Pacific, bringing together nations to discuss important strategic issues. Prime Minister highlighted India’s efforts to fight the Covid-19 pandemic through vaccines and medical supplies. Prime Minister also spoke about "Atmanirbhar Bharat” Campaign for post-pandemic recovery and in ensuring resilient global value chains. He emphasized on the establishment of a better balance between economy and ecology and climate sustainable lifestyle.
The 16th EAS also discussed important regional and international issues including Indo-Pacifc, South China Sea, UNCLOS, terrorism, and situation in Korean Peninsula and Myanmar. PM reaffirmed "ASEAN centrality” in the Indo-Pacific and highlighted the synergies between ASEAN Outlook on Indo-Pacific  and India’s Indo-Pacific Oceans Initiative .
The EAS leaders adopted three Statements on Mental Health, Economic recovery through Tourism and Sustainable Recovery, which have been co-sponsored by India. Overall, the Summit saw a fruitful exchange of views between Prime Minister and other EAS leaders.